Forensic Science Degrees in USA

Master of Science in Forensic Science is awarded by the famous American universities namely, Virginia Commonwealth University; Sam Houston State University; Cedar Crest College; University of Alabama at Birmingham; John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York; University of Illinois At Chicago; Michigan State University; George Washington University; Pace University; University of Central Florida; Texas State University-San Marcos; University of Southern Mississippi; University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Stevenson University and the California State University, Fresno.

Drexel University offers Master of Science in Forensic Science; Master of Science in Forensic Science – Criminalistics Track and Master of Science in Forensic Science – Molecular Biology Track whereas Florida International University offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with Forensic Science Emphasis and Master of Science in Forensic Science.

Arcadia University is quite popular for its bachelor and master level qualifications in the field of forensic science. The university conducts B.A and Master’s in Forensic Science Program; B.S and Master’s in Forensic Science Program; Bachelor’s in Biology and Master of Science in Forensic Science and Bachelor’s in Chemistry and Master of Science in Forensic Science at an estimated cost of US $30,780 a year.

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Duration of the program is six years. Master of Science in Forensic Science – Criminalistic; Master of Science in Forensic Science – Forensic Biology; Master of Science in Forensic Science – Forensic Chemistry and Master of Science in Forensic Science – Forensic Toxicology are offered at an estimated cost of US $24,560 a year.

Apart from these, Towson University (BS/MS in Forensic Science) and Pennsylvania State University University Park Campus (Master of Professional Studies in Forensic Science) also offer forensic science courses for the aspiring forensic scientists.